Author Topic: Finally Finished... Phase One of my Otter Mini Sled Rack. (Read 69566 times)

AltaIce · « **Reply #30 on:** Mar 13, 2010, 10:56 PM »

Got another Chance to use the sled, perhaps last time for this season. Gave me some new ideas for it and I guess something to work on this summer. Thanks again Shackless. It was a great day of fishing.

Everyone Take care. Be Safe 8)

shackless · « **Reply #31 on:** Mar 13, 2010, 11:13 PM »

Someone asked further down the thread what the bouys were for.
I had the pleasure of analyzing not only the construction but the thoughtfulness that went into this/.
The bouys are attached to a rescue rope. If you look at the picture in the thread with all the rods, the red handle is a break away handle and the bouys are attached to the emergency rope.
There has been THAT much thought thathas gone into this well designed sled. Makes me think i'll be working on mine this summer.

A really well thought out, high quality creation.

- Shackless

Kim · « **Reply #32 on:** Mar 14, 2010, 06:36 AM »

Very nice.

ULTRAlite · « **Reply #33 on:** Mar 15, 2010, 07:08 PM »

Really like your sled... only problem I have is that when I crawl into my tent, I turn my sled over and use it as a table. Guess that just means I need another sled! Some great ideas there

AltaIce · « **Reply #34 on:** Mar 15, 2010, 10:29 PM »

Quote from: ULTRAlite on Mar 15, 2010, 07:08 PM

Really like your sled... only problem I have is that when I crawl into my tent, I turn my sled over and use it as a table. Guess that just means I need another sled! Some great ideas there

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Hi ULTRAlite
Your right the table is a great idea... Sir, that would be my Phase Two.... LOL.. Phase two will hold a certain unit on the sled and then be able to be removed and used as a table and Rod holder, with in the tent .... ONLY if it works out ... LOL..

When I get the time.. I'll start working on the sled again.. Figure with all summer I can do a little more with it..

What if you designed a collapsable Table ( Keep it light in weight) so you can still keep items in your sled and you would not have to empty it out everytime you wanted to eat. ( you must have a mini sled or a very large ice tent eh?)

Talk to ya later.. Be safe.
8)

AltaIce · « **Reply #35 on:** Sep 26, 2010, 08:53 PM »

Good Day all.

Hope everyone had a great and fairly dry summer.
I had a little time to start phase two of my Otter Two mini Ice Fishing Sled.
Propane Stove Storage and Table Top.
Pic to follow of some work on unit this summer and shows Pot metal 5/8" pipe
that is in the 3/4" PVC tubing.

SUMMER TIME WHEELS -

AltaIce · « **Reply #36 on:** Sep 26, 2010, 09:01 PM »

Hi All

Phase 3 Summer time Wheels. My Otter 2 Mini Sled

AltaIce · « **Reply #37 on:** Sep 26, 2010, 09:13 PM »

More Pics of the Wheels in place. All ready for summer, not that it is all most done.. LOL.

Ya know your a Red-Neck when you put Camo Duct Tape on your Otter Two Ice Fishing Sled.

Hope all of you had a great summer.

AltaIce . 8)

CMMahy · « **Reply #38 on:** Sep 27, 2010, 11:49 AM »

Great work on the sled! Thanks for sharing!

IcePirate6 · « **Reply #39 on:** Sep 27, 2010, 11:52 AM »

Sled or Go-Cart?

AltaIce · « **Reply #40 on:** Sep 27, 2010, 09:23 PM »

Thanks CMMahy

LOL... Hi IcePirate6 , You can call it what ever you want,... LOL... Sled, Go-Cart, I call it = Ice Fishing Sled, Gear hauler, Cooking unit, Camping buddy, as long as it works for me and carries all the stuff I need it to carry and some or most of the stuff my friends bring.
Best of all it has all ready payed for it's self as it gave me some to do other than watch T.V. .... LOL

I'm so looking forward to getting a Eskimo Ice Auger and if it does not fit well ... I'll have to build it a Trailer... LOL

The Neighbors had a blast with it as I took it for a test run with there kids in it... LOL.. A three year old standing in the front of it as his little sister sat in her Baby Child Care Seat behind him... They had a Blast.

mongosmash · « **Reply #41 on:** Sep 27, 2010, 09:32 PM »

hey thier, i love the way it looks. i been watching you buld this sled since i found your post. i do have one concern or thought, your not worried about those pillow blocks on the back freezing up and not working. that would make the sled twice as hard to pull.

AltaIce · « **Reply #42 on:** Sep 27, 2010, 09:37 PM »

Hi monogosmash

No Sir not worried. ( But very good point) As I don't intend to have the wheels on it when it snows. I can take them off and run the it on the sliders all winter. MonoG - I'll play it by ear Sir. But for the most part I don't think i'll use em in the winter as i just put them on for summer use ( only) as it can now be used for more than one purpose.

There will have to be a lot of test tuns.... LOL

. 8)

AltaIce · « **Reply #43 on:** Sep 27, 2010, 09:40 PM »

thanks monogosmash.

The way it is now. Everything comes off expect the front bumper and the read Axle.. but if I find the rear axle gets in the way. I'll just take it right off until next year.. Kinda a wait and see thing... Know what I mean?

AltaIce . 8)

AltaIce · « **Reply #44 on:** Sep 28, 2010, 11:11 AM »

Hi and Thanks HORSETRADER

I hope I did not say anything wrong last night?? ( To anyone)

Thanks again..

Take care
Enjoy your day and all those around you.

AltaIce . 8)

AltaIce · « **Reply #45 on:** Sep 29, 2010, 11:25 PM »

Thanks H

Have a good one eh.

AltaIce . 8)

AltaIce · « **Reply #46 on:** Dec 01, 2010, 09:26 PM »

Hey all.

I figured with the addition of the wheels, I can use it in the summer now also.
Just finished glueing the Propane Stove Holder and Table together.

Bought my first Gas Ice Auger this year. So now I need to build way to haul it. Soon, before the Ice gets here.

Some pics of my newest additions.

IceAnvil · « **Reply #47 on:** Dec 01, 2010, 09:34 PM »

Where is the Drooling smiley when you need one.

AWESOME WORK!

icepack · « **Reply #48 on:** Dec 01, 2010, 10:00 PM »

Should be a new show on WFN called PIMP MY SLED.

Great job AltaIce. You must be having a blast.

misterice · « **Reply #49 on:** Dec 02, 2010, 12:21 AM »

Nice job

KillBilly · « **Reply #50 on:** Dec 02, 2010, 12:39 AM »

Very cool

AltaIce · « **Reply #51 on:** Dec 02, 2010, 05:16 AM »

Thank you very much .... All
and Yup am having a blast with it.. Now all I need to do is USE IT !!!!.. LOL ...
Not sure about having the Ice auger on same unit though.. and KINDA thinking making a
trailer to pull behind it.. how heavy and dumb is that???... LOL
(( A friend gave me some used old Skis.))

A diff pic with wheels and further back.

Thanks again.. Later
Enjoy your day and all those around.

AltaIce
8)

AltaIce · « **Reply #52 on:** Dec 02, 2010, 05:17 AM »

Hey IcePack (handshake)

WFN??

8)

surflizard · « **Reply #53 on:** Dec 02, 2010, 05:25 AM »

That is an awesome fabrication on that sled Alta, I'm really Impressed !

How about putting your Auger power head in the sled and buggy cording the drill on top of the rack ??
Surf

TJR · « **Reply #54 on:** Dec 02, 2010, 05:46 AM »

Very nice

Badback · « **Reply #55 on:** Dec 02, 2010, 07:44 AM »

Again well done AltaIce...I look forward to your postings with the progression of your sled/cart....

icepack · « **Reply #56 on:** Dec 02, 2010, 10:10 AM »

Quote from: AltaIce on Dec 02, 2010, 05:17 AM

Hey IcePack (handshake)

WFN??

8)

World Fishing Network.
Shaw channel 152.

misterice · « **Reply #57 on:** Dec 02, 2010, 10:45 AM »

Quote from: AltaIce on Dec 02, 2010, 05:16 AM

Thank you very much .... All
and Yup am having a blast with it.. Now all I need to do is USE IT !!!!.. LOL ...
Not sure about having the Ice auger on same unit though.. and KINDA thinking making a
trailer to pull behind it.. how heavy and dumb is that???... LOL
(( A friend gave me some used old Skis.))

A diff pic with wheels and further back.

Thanks again.. Later
Enjoy your day and all those around.

(Image removed from quote.)
AltaIce
8)

I'm sure if you think a little harder you ill find a way to hook the auger power head to the wheels ad ride that baby across the ice. I got faith in you.

MI

AltaIce · « **Reply #58 on:** Dec 02, 2010, 05:34 PM »

Quote from: surflizard on Dec 02, 2010, 05:25 AM

That is an awesome fabrication on that sled Alta, I'm really Impressed ! How about putting your Auger power head in the sled and buggy cording the drill on top of the rack ??
Surf

...

Hey Surf and thanks Sir. I am really looking forward to trying to cook something on it.

I was going to ask you about that in the other thread with Eskimo Auger talks. I have already measured and did some serious
thinking about doing just that... Having the Auger Head separate of the Blade shaft.

And here is the Question about it.. And.... Yes it will probably sound stupid,( but since I have never held a Ice Auger)When one is on the Ice before and I guess mostly after using the Auger all day. Does it get all iced up around the Set screw that holds the Auger blade to the head of the Auger?

I have thought of having them separate before and after but was not sure if it would be more of a pain than not.

Know what I mean?

AltaIce

8)

AltaIce · « **Reply #59 on:** Dec 02, 2010, 05:36 PM »

Quote from: icepack on Dec 02, 2010, 10:10 AM

World Fishing Network.
Shaw channel 152.

Thanks IcePack

Duh, I guess I should have figured that one out, eh?

8)

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